Wondering who to vote for? The local elections on May 7th will make a big difference to the green actions that we see delivered in Lewisham. Read on for CAL guidance on what to ask your local candidates and canvassers, and to find out more about what the main parties are saying about the environment. What to ask canvassers - [...]
On 19th January 2025, we had the pleasure of welcoming Glendale's Nature Conservation Officer for Lewisham Parks, Emily Millhouse, to talk to us about nature in the borough. Very few London boroughs actually have any conservation officers – so we’re very lucky. In Lewisham, the conservation officers run volunteer sessions (more info below), survey the wildlife, support and train ‘Friends [...]
On 24th March, Maree Sala gave an in-depth talk on the meaning of "zero-waste" and how plastic has become enmeshed in our lives. It was a highly interesting, but disturbing talk. It covered plastic pollution, microplastics, the effect on the environment and the effect on our bodies. But she also looked at our power as consumers to make changes in [...]
You can now get refills for your household and personal care needs at Zer0Waste Eco-Corner in Sydenham. Tucked inside the community space that houses Dragonfly Yoga and Leo’s Café on Sydenham Road, this cosy establishment was opened in May 2023 by Maree Sala, who is passionate about reducing our everyday waste, and sourcing products with environmental and ethical credentials. We [...]
Banking, Pensions and the Climate Crisis. By Holly Coyle What’s the problem? Would you actively choose to invest money in oil, gas and other high carbon industries? Unfortunately, many of us are unknowingly doing just that. Since the Paris Agreement, which is a legally binding treaty on Climate Change, UK banks have invested more than £3.8trillion into the fossil fuel [...]
It’s National Tree Week and Lewisham Council is promoting tree planting. But the Council is giving new trees with one hand and taking older trees with the other. Lewisham’s tree planting hype is only half the story because it glosses over the Council’s casual attitude to existing trees. Here’s why. The Plane Tree threatened by Lewisham Council. Senlac Rd SE12. [...]
On the 30th June, we sent out a rallying cry out to Lewisham to Be the Power, and join us as volunteers at Climate Action Lewisham! Around 25 people came to our event and listened to current volunteers talk about key local projects that we run, and how we need new volunteers and fresh blood to invigorate our plans [...]
By Zaria Greenhill & Paul de Zylva https://qwag.org.uk The Root of the Problem: why are mature trees felled in urban areas? Imagine you live in a Victorian house in Lewisham. You’re comfortable, you know the neighbours and the nearby amenities, it’s generally peaceful and offers security and a sense of place. It’s your home. And then you [...]
Welcome to Climate Action Lewisham ‘Green Your Eats 2022’. If you joined us last year, welcome back! Eating meat and animal products in such great amounts is one of the leading causes of climate change at the moment so reducing the amount of meat and dairy we eat is one of the best things we can do to lessen the [...]
By Titania Krimpas Switching energy supplier - can you really make a difference? Often when talking to people about Climate Change, a feeling of helplessness descends – ‘Can I really do anything as an individual that makes a difference?’ Well one of the single most impactful steps we can take as individuals and families is to switch energy to a [...]